I vividly remember attending my first scientific conference as a graduate student. A $150 travel award enabled me to book a discounted flight and hotel room, and a generous senior colleague gave me a ticket to the opening night gala! Gaining access to the field’s leaders, hearing cutting-edge talks, and connecting with fellow graduate students during poster sessions energized my commitment to research.
OBSSR is committed to enhancing DEIA consistent with the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, both within the behavioral and social sciences and across health research at NIH, and to demonstrating this commitment with transparency and accountability.
OBSSR recognizes the importance of developing the scientific talent and skills necessary to advance health-related BSSR. Training and capacity building are foundational to an effective BSSR workforce poised to address the complex research challenges of today and the future.
